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N477 GHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 GHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,869 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,279 miles

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 7 May 2009 91,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 85,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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N477 GHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N477 GHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N477 GHK registered?

N477 GHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N477 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N477 GHK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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